Dentures in Edinburgh

Comfortable, Natural-Looking Solutions for Missing Teeth

Missing teeth can affect your confidence, chewing ability, and overall oral health. At Ardmillan Dental Practice in Merchiston, Edinburgh, we provide high-quality dentures designed to restore your smile, improve function, and offer a natural appearance. Whether you need full or partial dentures, our experienced team is here to guide you through every step of your treatment with care and precision.

What are dentures?

Dentures are used to replace a missing tooth or teeth. If you have lost teeth, then dentures can make a dramatic difference, allowing you to enjoy a full range of foods again, restoring your smile, improving your speech and rejuvenating the whole look of your face.

Dentures can be classified into two main types:

  • Full Dentures: Replace all teeth in the upper or lower jaw.

  • Partial Dentures: Replace one or more missing teeth while anchoring to remaining natural teeth.

Modern dentures are custom-made for comfort and aesthetics, with materials that mimic natural gums and teeth for a seamless appearance.

Suitable Candidates

Dentures are suitable for most adults who are missing some or all of their teeth. You may benefit from dentures if:

  • You have lost teeth due to decay, gum disease, or injury

  • You want to restore your smile and confidence

  • You prefer a non-invasive, removable solution

  • You are looking for a cost-effective alternative to dental implants

  • You need support for facial structure and speech

During your consultation, our experienced dentists will assess your oral health, discuss your goals, and recommend the most appropriate denture type for your needs.

Benefits of dentures

Dentures offer a wide range of functional, aesthetic, and psychological benefits:

  • Restore Your Smile and Confidence - Dentures replace missing teeth, giving you a full, natural-looking smile that boosts self-esteem.

  • Improve Chewing and Digestion - Missing teeth can make eating difficult. Dentures restore your ability to chew a variety of foods comfortably.

  • Enhance Speech - Gaps in your teeth can affect pronunciation. Dentures help you speak clearly and confidently.

  • Support Facial Structure - Dentures help maintain the shape of your cheeks and lips, preventing the “sunken” look often associated with tooth loss.

  • Customisable for Comfort and Function - Modern dentures are tailored to fit your mouth perfectly, making them comfortable to wear and easy to manage.

  • Affordable and Non-Invasive Solution - Compared to implants, dentures offer a cost-effective way to replace missing teeth without surgery.

FAQs

  • Although it’s possible to sleep in your dentures, we recommend taking them out at night to give your gums a rest.

  • It can take 3-4 weeks to eat normally again after dentures. Solid foods can be tricky at first and it may take a bit of time adjusting to eating harder foods.

    Tough and sticky foods may move your dentures out of place and irritate the gums.